The most star-studded holiday event at Central Florida's theme parks begins Friday complete with three Oscar-winning actresses and the most famous Daytime Emmy winner in its lineup.

The Candlelight Processional features celebrities narrating the Christmas story, plus a 50-piece orchestra and a choir made up of hundreds of cast members and community members. The Disney World event dates to 1971 and the first Magic Kingdom Christmas, but it moved to Epcot's America Gardens Theatre in 1994.

Disney World offers meal packages for the Candlelight Processional that include guaranteed seating and meals at select Epcot restaurants. Package buyers also have access to a viewing area for the IllumiNations fireworks display at the end of the evening.

Meal packages price range from $32.99 to $64.99 per person in addition to regular admission to the theme park. For reservations, call 407-939-3463.